Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

Fang Zheng Yi's heart also leaped to his throat.

Although there was nothing wrong with having three wives and four concubines in ancient times, his own values were exceptionally upright.

This kind of thing always made him feel a little guilty.

Fortunately, Li Miaohan's next words were a trembling whisper: "What... what did you say to Father Emperor?"

Fang Zheng Yi secretly wiped away a cold sweat, thinking that his identity as a friend had been exposed.

He breathed a sigh of relief in his heart and said: "I... I told His Majesty directly."

Li Miaohan murmured in a somewhat lost tone: "Then he agreed?"

"He agreed! But... the conditions haven't been settled yet, don't worry, I'll go and work on him." Fang Zheng Yi said awkwardly.

"So, he hasn't completely agreed yet?" Li Miaohan asked.

"He agreed but not completely, but trust me, I'm confident I can persuade His Majesty!"

In the end, he still wasn't confident. Serving the emperor is like serving a tiger; who knows what the emperor is thinking?

But fortunately, he had a solid foundation and a full hand of cards!

If he wanted to earn some merit, he could bring out something useful at a critical moment. Potatoes, chili peppers, cement—which one wouldn't be effective?

Li Miaohan pushed him twice in her arms and slowly got up, saying: "You should go back first... I want to be alone for a while."

"Ah?" Fang Zheng Yi was dumbfounded. He thought she would be happy, but he didn't expect this kind of reaction.

Watching Li Miaohan's figure gradually disappear, Fang Zheng Yi opened his mouth but couldn't say a word.

Finally, he left the Mingluan Palace in a daze.

Love between a man and woman is certainly good, but there are more important things to deal with right now.

Zhang Shi was still being held in the Jinyi Wei's special prison. Since returning to the capital, he hadn't had time to visit the Jinyi Wei.

The yamen had already been prepared, and it would be a bit unreasonable if he didn't go and take a look after being appointed for so long.

The North and South Divisions were quite far apart. The North Division was located near the city gate, surrounded by other yamen and government offices.

The construction was quick because it was a simple renovation of existing buildings.

Fang Zheng Yi first sent someone to call Zhang Biao, and then the two of them went together.

Zhang Biao hadn't been by his side for a long time, and this sudden presence beside him greatly increased his sense of security!

Unlike Zhou Tie, that guy was quick-witted, but a bit too flighty.

When the two of them stepped into the yamen, they immediately felt something unusual.

At the beginning of the establishment of the organization, the manpower was obviously not enough. Apart from a few doormen acting as a facade, the courtyard was desolate, with few clerks.

Moreover, there was a noisy sound coming from inside the hall.

The doorman's expression was panicked, wanting to loudly announce their arrival.

Fang Zheng Yi gave him a look, and Zhang Biao stuck two fingers into the doorman's throat without hesitation, causing the doorman to bend over and gag uncontrollably.

The others were immediately chilled by the sight and dared not say anything more. Seeing Fang Zheng Yi looking over coldly, they had no choice but to stand against the wall in a row, trembling with fear.

Fang Zheng Yi slowed down and walked slowly to the door, tilting his head to listen to the sounds inside.

It seemed like they were playing cards inside, with the sound of clattering tiles, and several rough voices constantly coming out.

"Brothers, where are we going to eat after we finish playing?"

"Shangshi Restaurant, the usual place. Their chicken is good."

"Forget it, we've been in debt there for several days. Let's change places. I heard that Master Fang has returned to the court, so be careful."

"Damn it, eating at his place is giving him face, why so much nonsense! Our Master Fang, there's nothing to worry about. You say he's a civil official doing the work of our military officials, wouldn't he wet his pants when he goes to the prison?"

Then came a burst of ridicule accompanied by laughter.

Fang Zheng Yi looked up at Zhang Biao.

Zhang Biao looked at him and said: "Six people, no problem."

Fang Zheng Yi nodded, and with a flash, he swaggered into the hall.

As soon as he entered the hall, six burly men came into view, surrounding a table playing pai gow.

One of them glanced at Fang Zheng Yi and immediately shouted: "Who is it! How dare you break into the Jinyi Wei?"

Fang Zheng Yi said with a smile: "This official is Fang Zheng Yi, the one who was so scared by the prison that he wet his pants. Today is the first time meeting everyone, hello."

The faces of the six men instantly showed horror, and they all knelt on the ground, shouting: "Your subordinate greets Master Fang!"

Fang Zheng Yi slowly sat down at the mahjong table and said slowly: "Which one of you said this official wet his pants just now?"

The six men knelt on the ground, shivering. When Fang Zheng Yi asked, five of them tacitly cast their eyes on one of them.

"Name, official position." Fang Zheng Yi turned his gaze to him.

The man said in a trembling voice: "Your subordinate is Ren Hua, a Jinyi Wei captain. My father... is General Mingwei, Ren Xiong."

"I didn't ask about your father, why are you in such a hurry to report your family background? Are you threatening me?" Fang Zheng Yi leaned slightly, staring at him with a calm gaze.

"Your subordinate... dares not, a slip of the tongue! Please forgive me, Master Fang!"

Fang Zheng Yi ignored him, then looked at the pai gow on the gambling table and said: "This official has just returned to the capital not long ago. Why is the Jinyi Wei in such a state? Is no one doing anything? Who sent you here?"

Someone hurriedly replied: "Reporting to Master Fang! The Jinyi Wei was established in a hurry, and the manpower is not yet complete. The superiors are still selecting people. We were personally selected by His Majesty to be here first."

Fang Zheng Yi nodded: "I see, so you are all descendants of military generals?"

"Yes, Master Fang."

Fang Zheng Yi smiled disdainfully: "Since you are descendants of military generals, why is military discipline so lax?"

"Master Fang, we really have nothing to..."

"Heh, are you treating the North Division as a gambling den, huh? Since you like to play so much, this official will let you play. Go to the yard and run laps, run two hundred laps and then do push-ups, you have to do a hundred. Go!"

"If you don't understand, he will teach you." Fang Zheng Yi pointed to Zhang Biao, who puffed out his chest and stared at the six men with a fierce look.

The six men reluctantly lined up and prepared to walk out in dismay.

Fang Zheng Yi reached out and pointed to Ren Hua, saying: "You stop. You don't think that you can just get away with scolding this official just now, do you?"

Ren Hua's heart was full of regret, not expecting that the new official's fire would burn on his head.

He swallowed and said in horror: "Master Fang, your subordinate's words were unintentional..."

"Bang!"

Fang Zheng Yi expressionlessly kicked over the gambling table, and the mahjong tiles scattered all over the ground.

Then he looked at him and said: "You say unintentional words are unintentional words? Slandering superiors behind their backs, going to restaurants to eat without paying. The Jinyi Wei was just established and you can't wait to start plundering the people's wealth, is that how your father taught you to be a person?"

Ren Hua suddenly raised his head and said urgently: "Master Fang! This matter was done by me alone, what does it have to do with my father? How can you slander him out of thin air..."

"Who gave you the guts to talk back!" Fang Zheng Yi shouted: "From today onwards, subordinates are not allowed to talk back to superiors, this is the rule I set! Anyone who doesn't obey will be dragged out and given twenty military sticks!"

Ren Hua immediately became silent, not daring to say anything more.